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Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Former Darden CEO Gene Lee joins Portillo's board

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2025

The appointment was supported by activist investor Engaged Capital LLC, which has been seeking board changes at fast-casual Portillo's for months. Lee brings deep industry experience.

Leadership

Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 13, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse CFO Chris Monroe leaves the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 10, 2025

The former Southwest Airlines executive had been with the casual-dining steakhouse chain for two years. VP of Finance Keith Humpich was named interim CFO.

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Papa Johns, Jack in the Box, Mooyah and more shake up C-suites

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 06, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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BJ's Restaurants promotes President Lyle Tick to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2025

The former Buffalo Wild Wings president joined BJ’s in September and has helped lead a turnaround effort at the casual-dining brand.

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Starbucks makes more organizational changes

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 05, 2025

The coffee shop giant, whose sales weakness has extended into its second year, named Mike Grams chief operating officer, while the chief legal officer is departing.

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Chili’s, Smoothie King, Taco John’s and more make executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 23, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Meet the chef behind the Hulu series 'The Bear'

By Lisa Jennings on May 19, 2025

Courtney Storer is the culinary producer who taught the actors knife skills and brought an unexpected authenticity to the restaurant drama.

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Carla Hall's advice on building strong teams

By Lisa Jennings on May 18, 2025

The restaurateur, chef, author and TV personality has had an eclectic career, built around a passion for food. Here are some leadership lessons she has learned along the way.

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Panera Brands announces almost complete board shakeup

By Lisa Jennings on May 16, 2025

Former Restaurant Brands International CEO Jose Cil will chair a board with six other new members, as leading brand Panera Bread prepares for a turnaround effort.

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